CONRAD GREBEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Country: Canada  
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Continent: Americas



Conrad Grebel University College is affiliated with, and is situated on the campus of, the University of Waterloo. The College offers undergraduate courses in Arts, English, Fine Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Music, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Sociology. The College also has a residence which houses 142 UW students a term in a dynamic community that has been ranked the best in Ontario.

The Graduate Theological Studies program of Conrad Grebel University College focuses on the study of Christianity and the mission of the Christian church in the world from an Anabaptist-Mennonite perspective within an ecumenical context. The student body reflects this ecumenical character. The Master of Theological Studies is a two-year interdisciplinary degree program designed for students preparing for further graduate work, for ministry, or for personal enrichment.

Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo offers you all the benefits of an intimate, friendly Mennonite college community and all the advantages of being on the campus of one of Canada's finest public universities.


At Conrad Grebel University College, you're a student of the University of Waterloo...
All students who live and study at Conrad Grebel University College are registered at, take classes throughout, and graduate from, the prestigious University of Waterloo. In both the residence and classrooms at Grebel you will find students from all faculties of the University of Waterloo. Some take most of their classes at Grebel, while others just take one or two that are of special interest. Over 2,800 UW students take classes at Grebel each year, making the College a diverse community. In the residence, approximately 50% of the students are Mennonite, the rest come from a variety of denominational backgrounds.


...but you approach your studies in a unique way.
By living and/or studying at Conrad Grebel University College throughout your years at the University of Waterloo, you are able to lay an Anabaptist/Christian template on your studies. You don't have to leave your faith questions behind as you enter university.

It has long been recognized by the UW community that the four affiliated Colleges (Conrad Grebel University College, St. Paul's United College, Renison College and St. Jerome's University - all of which have residences and are teaching facilities of the University) play an important role in making the University of Waterloo the success that it is.

Challenging mind and spirit


Identity
Conrad Grebel University College is a liberal arts college founded by the Mennonite church and affiliated with the University of Waterloo. The mission and programs of the College are rooted in and inspired by its Christian identity and its Anabaptist/Mennonite heritage.


Mission
The mission of Conrad Grebel University College is to seek wisdom, nurture faith, and pursue justice and peace in service to church and society.


Values
- The College s core values grow out of its identity and mission:Inspired teaching
- Scholarly excellence
- Community building
- Leadership development Faith formation
- Creativity
- Generosity
- Global engagement Compassionate service
- Active peacemaking
- Responsible citizenship
- Stewardship of creation

These values are expressed in and through the College s programs.


Programs
Conrad Grebel University College challenges and inspires mind and spirit through both its academic and residence programs.

The College offers a rich variety of undergraduate courses in Arts and is home to the University s BA programs in both Music and Peace and Conflict Studies. A graduate program in Theological Studies engages students in the study of faith and spirituality and prepares them for church ministries or doctoral studies. The library and archives support the College s teaching and research, particularly in music, peace, and Mennonite studies.

Grebel s residential and student services programs build a unique sense of community by providing a supportive and stimulating environment for personal, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth and leadership development.
 
http://www.grebel.uwaterloo.ca

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